Hawking HWRGM1A User manual

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Introduction.......................................................................................................................4

Features..............................................................................................................................4

Minimum Requirements ..................................................................................................4

Package Content................................................................................................................4

Note.....................................................................................................................................4

Getting to know the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router.......................................5

Back Panel.........................................................................................................................5

Front Panel........................................................................................................................6

Setup Diagram...................................................................................................................7

Getting started...................................................................................................................8

Connecting to the Router from a Mac Computer........................................................17

Chapter 1 .........................................................................................................................18

Quick Setup.....................................................................................................................18

Step 1) Time Zone ...........................................................................................................18

Step 2) Broadband Type.................................................................................................19

1.1 Cable Modem.............................................................................................................20

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL or Cable...........................................................................................21

1.3 PPPoE.........................................................................................................................22

1.4 PPTP...........................................................................................................................24

1.5 L2TP...........................................................................................................................26

Chapter 2 .........................................................................................................................29

Advanced Menu..............................................................................................................29

2.1 System........................................................................................................................31

2.1.1 Time Zone ...............................................................................................................32

2.1.2 Password Settings...................................................................................................32

2.1.3 Remote Management.............................................................................................34

2.2 WAN...........................................................................................................................36

2.2.1 Dynamic IP.............................................................................................................37

2.2.2 Static IP Address....................................................................................................37

2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)..................................................................................37

2.2.4 PPTP........................................................................................................................37

2.2.5 L2TP........................................................................................................................37

2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond.....................................................................................................37

2.2.7 DNS..........................................................................................................................38

2.2.8 DDNS.......................................................................................................................39

2.3 LAN ............................................................................................................................40

2.4 Wireless......................................................................................................................42

2.4.1 Basic Settings..........................................................................................................43

2.4.2 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................48

2.4.3 Security ................................................................................................................... 50

2.4.3.1 WEP only.............................................................................................................50

2.4.3.2 802.1x only ...........................................................................................................51

2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key........................................................................................52

2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key..........................................................................................53

2.4.3.5 WPA Radius ........................................................................................................54

2.4.4 Access Control........................................................................................................56

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2.5 QoS.............................................................................................................................57

2.6 NAT............................................................................................................................60

2.6.1 Port Forwarding.....................................................................................................62

2.6.2 Virtual Server.........................................................................................................64

2.6.3 Special Applications...............................................................................................67

2.6.4 UPnP Settings.........................................................................................................69

2.6.5 ALG Settings ..........................................................................................................69

2.6.6 Static Routing .........................................................................................................71

2.7 Firewall......................................................................................................................73

2.7.1 Access Control........................................................................................................74

2.7.2 URL Blocking .........................................................................................................77

2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service)..........................................................................................78

2.7.4 DMZ........................................................................................................................79

Chapter 3 .........................................................................................................................80

Status ................................................................................................................................80

3.1 Status and Information.............................................................................................81

3.2 Internet Connection..................................................................................................82

3.3 Device Status..............................................................................................................83

3.4 System Log.................................................................................................................84

3.5 Security Log...............................................................................................................85

3.6 Active DHCP Client..................................................................................................86

3.7 Statistics ..................................................................................................................... 87

Chapter 4 .........................................................................................................................88

Tools ................................................................................................................................. 88

4.1 Configuration Tools..................................................................................................89

4.2 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................90

4.3 Reset...........................................................................................................................91

Common Issues for Mac Users ......................................................................................92

Appendix A......................................................................................................................95

Glossary .........................................................................................................................96

Hawking Technologies Contact Information ………...……………………………. 100

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Hawking Technology Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router.

This Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router is a cost-effective, powerful solution for sharing your

broadband internet connection wirelessly or wired. The router features the latest in wireless

technology to ensure the greatest distance and performance within your network.

Features

• High Internet Access throughput (108Mbps)

• AMP MIMO Technology for superior wireless performance

• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports up to 253 users

• Supports Apple Airport Extreme and Airport wireless cards

• Supports 802.11b and 802.11g wireless adapters

• Supports Airport Express Base Station™

• Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

• Works great with Airport Extreme Wireless Cards and Mac™ notebooks and computers

• Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network

• Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)

• Provides IEEE 802.11g/b MIMO wireless LAN access point

• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

• Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access

Control, Firewall.

• Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security

Log and Device/Connection Status

• Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes

• Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the

Internet)

Minimum Requirements

• One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)

• Network ready computer (PC or Mac with networking card)

• Mac’s with a Web-Browser (Preferably Internet Explorer or Safari) or PCs with a Web-

Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher)

Package Content

• One Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One CD-Rom with a Setup Wizard and Users Manual (PC and Mac)

• One Power Adapter

• Three WiFi Antennas

• One Ethernet Cable

Note

The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of

some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For

example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when

you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This

function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly

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when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charges you based on the time

used.

Getting to know the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router

Back Panel

The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s back panel. The

router’s back panel is divided into three sections, LAN, Modem and Reset:

Figure 1.0

1) Local Area Network (LAN)

The Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your Mac PCs,

Windows PC’s, printer servers, hubs and switches etc. to your local area network.

2) Modem (Wide Area Network - WAN)

The Modem port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable broadband internet modem.

3) Reset

The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for

less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original

configurations.

2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,

press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the

factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with

the factory default settings)

4) Antenna Connector (ANT)

Antenna connectors for the included WiFi antennas in your packaging. Upgradeable to

Hawking Hi-Gain WiFi Range Extending Antennas

5) Power (DC-12v)

Power plug port for included power adapter.

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Front Panel

On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status.

Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.

LED Light Status Description

Power ON Router’s power supply is on

Internet ON Broadband Modem is connected

Internet LNK/ACT OFF Broadband Modem is not connected

Flashing Modem port has Activity (ACT), data being sent

LAN ON LAN port is connected

(Port 1-4) OFF LAN port is not connected

(Top and Bottom) ON LAN port is connected at 100Mbps

Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent

Wireless ON Wireless LAN has been activated

OFF Wireless LAN is disabled

Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent

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Setup Diagram

Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).

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Getting started

With the Setup CD

1) Insert the included Setup CD into your CD-Rom drive.

2) Select the Setup Wizard selection

3) Follow the steps accordingly until your setup is complete

Manually without the Setup CD (incase the CD does not work or is lost)

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the

Internet. This section will detail the instructions for a manual connection.

1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).

2) You then need to set your Local Area Network (LAN) computers so that they can obtain an IP

address automatically from the router. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an

address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC or

Mac to obtain an IP automatically then proceed to step 3, page 11)

Configure your MAC to obtain an IP address automatically (PC Setup is below)

OS X 10.1 and up, older OS X versions may differ slightly:

• Open the System Preferences window by clicking on the Apple icon

on the top left corner of your desktop and selecting the System

Preferences link.

• In the System Preferences Window find the Network icon and select

it.

• Locate your network adapter in the main field (AirPort

or Built-in Ethernet etc..) and double click it.

• Select the TCP/IP tab and select “Using DHCP” from

the Configure IPv4 drop down menu.

• Click on Renew DHCP Lease and click Apply Now.

• This procedure should set your Mac up with a new IP

address obtained directly from the Hawking Wireless-

G Router

Mac Fixed IP Configuration

• If your Mac is using a fixed IP Address (aka Manual IP

Address), its IP Address must be within the range

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with

the Wireless Router's default IP Address of

192.168.1.254. Also, the Network Mask must be set to

255.255.255.0. To change your manually set IP

Address on your computer, select the drop down menu

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under “Configure IPv4” from the Network menu of your specific network adapter.

• Select Manually and enter the correct information in your IP Address fields.

• Ensure that your Computer and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment.

(If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only be used if its

configuration matches your MAC's wireless settings.

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can

obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address

automatically. This section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an

IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For

other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The

following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address

automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)

Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to

install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to

complete the installation.

6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of

Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for

Microsoft Networks.

• Gateway: All fields are blank.

• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

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8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your

Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server is

the only DHCP server

available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to

Step 3

2b) Windows XP

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network

Connections window will appear.

2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will

appear.

3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following

screen.

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5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server is

the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to

Step 3.

2c) Windows 2000

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up

Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area

Connection window will appear.

3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.

4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

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automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following

screen.

6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server is

the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to

Step 3.

2d) Windows NT

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from

the Network window.

3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not

installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.

4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok

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button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to

complete the installation.

5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of

Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.

6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

• DNS: Let all fields are blank.

• WINS: Let all fields are blank.

• Routing: Let all fields are blank.

7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server is

the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to

Step 3.

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Setup Continued…

3) Once you have configured your Macs and PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the

router’s DHCP server will automatically give your computers an IP address. By default the Hi-

Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP

address automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.

Note: Please make sure that the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server is the

only DHCP server available on your network. If there is another DHCP or router on your

network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the Hi-Gain

Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s DHCP server see chapter 2 LAN Port)

4) Once your Mac or PC obtains an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address

192.168.1.254 (Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s IP address) into your Mac or PC’s

web browser and press <enter>

5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click

<OK> to login.

Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”. For security

reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in

Advanced menu/system/password, see chapter 2)

6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections,

Quick Setup Wizard, Advanced Menu, Status Information and Tools.

Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)

If you only want to start using the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router as an Internet Access

device then you ONLY need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.

Advanced Menu (Chapter 2)

If you want to use more advanced features that the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router has

to offer, then you’ll need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the Advanced menu

section. Alternatively, you can just configure the Advanced menu section, since the Advanced

menu/WAN and the Quick Setup Wizard contain the same configurations.

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Status Information (Chapter 3)

The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information

only.

Tools (Chapter 4)

If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade

the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.

Menu Description

Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) Select your Internet connection type and then

input the configurations needed to connect to

your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Advanced Menu (Chapter 2) This section contains configurations for the Hi-

Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s advance

functions such as: Address Mapping, Virtual

Server, Access Control, Hacker Attack

Prevention, DMZ, Special applications and other

functions to meet your LAN requirements.

Status Information (Chapter 3) In this section you can see the Hi-Gain Wireless-

108G MIMO Router's system information,

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Internet Connection, Device Status, System Log,

Security Log and DHCP client information.

Tools (Chapter 4) This section contains the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G

MIMO Router’s Tools - Tools include

Configuration tools, Firmware upgrade and

Reset. Configuration tools allow you to Backup

(save), Restore, or Restore to Factory Default

configuration for your Hi-Gain Wireless-108G

MIMO Router. The Firmware upgrade tool

allows you to upgrade your Hi-Gain Wireless-

108G MIMO Router's firmware. The RESET tool

allows you to reset your Hi-Gain Wireless-108G

MIMO Router.

Logout Selecting logout will return you to the LOGIN

page

7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by your

ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (Advanced menu, Status

Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor

more advance features/information.

Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, Advanced menu, Status Information and Tools) you wish

to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web

management’s top right hand page (see below) to navigate around the web-based management

User Interface.

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Connecting to the Router from a Mac Computer

To connect to a wireless network from your Mac OS based computer do the following:

Using a AirPort Card or AirPort Extreme Card

3 options:

- Use the AirPort Setup Assistant, Select “Set up your computer to join an existing

wireless/AirPort network.”

- Mac OS 9 Control strip – Click the AirPort icon and select the network name. It should have a

black dot beside it.

- Mac OS X 10.1 or later – Choose your network in either the AirPort menu bar item or in the

Internet Connect application.

- Once you’ve opened the AirPort menu bar you should see a list of wireless network IDs

below the “Turn AirPort Off” selection and “Create Network…” selection. Find your

network ID and click it to confirm. This should automatically connect you to your wireless

network.

Check Signal Strength

If you feel that your wireless connection loses connection easily or drops its signal from one room

to another you can check your real-time signal strength by opening the Airport application (Mac

OS 9) or the Internet Connect application (Mac OX X). Try moving around your location and

watch the Signal Strength bar increase or decrease.

To obtain a better signal you may:

1) Move the router to a location with less interference

2) Replace your AirPort card on your computer with a Hawking Hi-Gain Network Adapter for

Mac Users.

3) Upgrade the antenna on the Wireless-G Router to a Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna or Signal

Booster

Built-in Ethernet Users (Wired)

For users with wired connections to a network the same IP changes and settings as wireless

apply. Instead of choosing AirPort in your TCP/IP settings you will choose “Ethernet” or “Built-In

Ethernet.”

Once your IP settings are confirmed you will not need to select a network to join. If all settings

are correct you will automatically be joined to your wired network.

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Chapter 1

Quick Setup

The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router

as quickly as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information

necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page,

you should see the screen below.

Step 1) Time Zone

The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect

functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.

The router will set its time based on your selection.

Time Server Address You can manually assign time server address if the

default time server dose not work.

Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into

account. If you wish to use this function, you must

check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight

saving configuration (below).

Start Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to start daylight

Savings Time

End Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to end daylight

Savings Time

Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) Broadband Type.

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Step 2) Broadband Type

In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to

connect your Hi-Gain Wireless-108G MIMO Router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).

Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check with

your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.

Menu Description

1.1 Cable Modem Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP has given you an IP address already

1.3 PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over

Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.

1.4 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol

(PPTP) connection.

1.5 L2TP Your ISP requires you to use a Layer Two Tunneling Protocol

(L2TP) connection.

Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.1, 1.2,

1.3, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.

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1.1 Cable Modem

Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address or if you know your

connection uses a coax cable as your internet pipeline (cable-TV cable) Some ISP’s may also

require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see screen

below).

Note: The Host Name and MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if your

ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.

Parameters Description

Host Name If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name

provided by your ISP, otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does

not require a Host Name.

MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you

to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC

address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet

connection to. Type in this MAC address in this section or use

the “Clone MAC Address” button to replace the WAN MAC

address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using

that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out

the PC’s MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an

explanation on MAC address)

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